Archive for December, 2010
Delta Christmas Flight Cancelled
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled due to the inclement weather on the US East Coast, including today’s [Dec 25] Delta flights between Atlanta and Bermuda. A snow storm brought rare Christmas Day snow to the Georgia area. CNN reported that Morgan Durrant, a Delta spokesman, said the airline has canceled roughly 300 flights in and out of Atlanta... Read more of this article
Photos: St. Peter’s 399th Christmas Service
Late last night [Dec 24] St Peter’s Church in St George’s held their Christmas Eve service, which included a traditional service of lessons, carols, candle lighting and a performance by Bermudian violinist Leidi Sinclair. One of the oldest churches in the New World, St Peter’s Church has now hosted 399 Christmas Eve Church services.... Read more of this article
Fire Dept Responds to Turkey Incident
At approximately 7pm this evening [Dec 24] the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and Police briefly responded to a call from the Glebe Road, Pembroke area. There were no flames nor smoke visible to our eyes, however an official on scene did confirm with Bernews that the incident involved a problem arising from cooking a turkey. Officials assured us that... Read more of this article
Firm Focus Of Insider Trading Probe
A Bermuda-based firm which manufactures microprocessors for smartphones is at the centre of a widening Wall Street insider trading investigation. Bloomberg reports today [Dec. 24] that Marvell Technology Group Inc., which has registered offices on Victoria Street in Hamilton, is being probed by US prosecutors after a California business broker pleaded... Read more of this article
Free Download: Collie Buddz “Start It Up”
Bermuda’s preeminent reggae artist Collie Buddz has made yet another song available for free download today [Dec 24]. You can listen to “Start It Up” (Remix) below, or download it here. Earlier this month Collie Buddz released ‘Kush” (remix) for free download, after releasing his new music video ‘Holiday’ a... Read more of this article
Temporary Closure of Human Rights Office
The Ministry of Youth, Families, Sports and Community Development and the Department of Human Affairs is advising that the offices of The Human Rights Commission (HRC) will be closed from Wednesday, December 29, 2010 until Friday 7th January, 2011. A spokesperson said “An Abatement process will be occurring at the HRC offices and due to the nature... Read more of this article
Style Bermuda Photoshoot: “All That Glitters”
Bermuda’s top fashion resource StyleBermuda.com presents a ‘dazzling holiday’ fashion shoot, saying “Tis the season for baubles and bling, for flowers and jewellery and glittery things. From gold and silver to crystals and pearls, you’ll find everything you need to please good (or bad) girls! What’s the best way to flaunt... Read more of this article
PDL Christmas Tournament Round Up
Last night [Dec 23] three games of Bermuda Football Association’s Premier Development League [PDL] were played at the BAA field. Somerset Eagles beat PHC Zebras, St. David’s beat Wolves and Dandy Town Hornets beat Young Men Social Club. Somerset Eagles 1 – PHC Zebras 0 After a scoreless first half, Anthony Hunter scored in the 85th minute... Read more of this article
CD&P Spreads Christmas Cheer
Staff at law firm Conyers Dill & Pearman spread a bit of holiday cheer in time for Christmas, donating over $11,000 from their own pockets to a range of charities and community initiatives. Conyers donated to the Aerie Foundation in support of the Seniors programme which provides support to seniors, their care givers and families by providing... Read more of this article
Changes to Electoral Boundaries
The Parliamentary Registry today [Dec 24] announces changes to electoral boundaries to ensure that “qualified electors are distributed as equally as possible across each of Bermuda’s 36 constituencies.” The Premier laid before the House of Assembly the draft Order along with the Statement of Modification on Friday November 5th which was... Read more of this article
US Coast Guard Resumes Search
A US Coast Guard aircraft re-commenced its search for a yacht crewed by two Bermudian men this morning (Dec. 24) — but so far has not turned up any trace of the missing vessel. “Carefree IV” has not been seen since December 18. The 31-foot yacht left the Dominican Republic on December 1 and had been due to arrive in Bermuda yesterday.... Read more of this article
Drug Smuggler: Christmas Behind Bars
A Pembroke mother who admitted attempting to smuggle marijuana with a street value of up to a quarter of a million dollars into Bermuda was ordered to spend Christmas in jail when she appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning (Dec. 24). Fenton Drive resident Shanae Vanderpool, 26, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and possession of... Read more of this article
